Comments by "Meh Pluribus Unum" (@pluribus_unum) on "Mass Shooters: Ugly Truth About Pathetic Men Revealed By Former Psycho Therapist" video.
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What motivates most suicide terrorism, in order of prominence:
1) Revenge
2) Liberation/De-occupation
3) Religion
4) Nationalism
5) Political Cause
As concerns religion, Jewish suicide bombers also exist, but religion pales in comparison to revenge or liberation/de-occupation as motivation for suicide bombing. Even when religion is the motivator, it's nowhere near the main cause in Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, or anywhere else.
"Religion is not a motivator for all suicide attackers, an example being the LTTE. Also some Middle Eastern groups which use suicide attacks are secular and not Islamic fundamentalists. Pape’s (1) opinion is that there is little connection between suicide terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism, or any other religion, but that suicide attacks target specific secular and strategic goals. He writes that religion is rarely the root cause but can be used by terrorist organisations for recruiting and motivation."
- Intrinsic and External Factors and Influences on the Motivation of Suicide Attackers - Journal of Military and Veteran Health
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